Media Kit
Chuck Shelton is available for radio, television, print, and podcast interviews, as well as literary festivals and other writing events
Short bio
Chuck Shelton is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and has been devoted to a life of faith for more than fifty years.
His debut novel, Sudarium, explores what it means to live with integrity and courage as a person of faith. It disrupts stale views about gender among Christians and invites readers to pursue their spirituality with fresh eyes.
Chuck serves as the founder and CEO for a consulting firm that develops inclusive leaders and teaches Fortune 500 clients that “A man is an ally when a womansays he is.”
Chuck lives near Seattle with his extended family, their pack of dogs, and an intact sense of humor.
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“Why I Wrote Sudarium”
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Suggested interview questions
Your debut novel, Sudarium, centers on a clone of Christ born through science. What inspired you to write such a bold, disruptive story—and why now?
You’ve spent more than five decades immersed in faith, yet this book challenges many traditional Christian views. How has your personal theology evolved to allow space for such a provocative narrative?
Sudarium tackles gender, sexuality, and spirituality head-on. What do you hope readers—especially those raised in conservative faith traditions—take away from Jennifer’s journey?
You’ve said your work is meant to disrupt lazy thinking. What’s one belief or behavior around faith or gender that you’d most like to see people rethink?
Jennifer, the the woman born from the DNA of Christ, isn’t your typical religious heroine. She has lesbian friends, critiques the Church, and reimagines the gender of God. How did you approach writing her character with both reverence and authenticity?
You’ve written about The Human Traits of Jesus. How did exploring Christ’s humanity shape your storytelling in this novel?
Your article, Why Sudarium Is Not Blasphemy, anticipates some pushback. How do you respond to readers who may find the book controversial—or even offensive?
You lead a consulting firm focused on inclusive leadership. How does your professional work around allyship and equity inform the themes in Sudarium?
Your writing blends deep theology, psychological insight, and thriller-level suspense. What were the biggest creative or spiritual challenges in weaving these threads together?
Sudarium is the first in a trilogy. Can you give us a glimpse of what’s next—and what deeper spiritual or societal questions the next books might tackle?
"An edge-of-your-seat must-read"
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"The last page scares the hell out of you"
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"Electrifying... a gripping narrative"
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"An edge-of-your-seat must-read" • "The last page scares the hell out of you" • "Electrifying... a gripping narrative" •
